YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Joseph Hayes Willis 1830–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1830

Birth Location: Posey County, Indiana, United States of America

Death Date: 5 August 1914

Death Location: Walpole, Hamilton County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Abner Willis

Mother: Nancy Hayes

Spouse(s): Sarah Willis

Children(s): Joseph Willis, Rachel Willis, John Willis, Eddie Willis, Martha Willis, Manila Willis, Jane Willis, Nancey Willis, Robbert Willis

In 1830, Joseph Hayes Willis entered the world in Posey County, Indiana, United States of America, born to Abner Willis And Nancy Ann Hayes. In 1880, Joseph Hayes Willis resided in White Oak, Gallatin, Illinois, USA. Joseph Hayes Willis married Sarah Willis, and had children including Eddie Willis, Jane Willis, John L Willis, Joseph Willis, Manila Ellen Willis, Martha Willis, Nancey Willis, Rachel Willis, Robbert Willis. Joseph Hayes Willis passed away in 1914 in Walpole, Hamilton County, Illinois, United States of America.

Find more search results for Joseph Willis
JW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1830, Joseph Hayes Willis entered the world in Posey County, Indiana, United States of America, born to Abner Willis And Nancy Ann Hayes.
  • In 1880, Joseph Hayes Willis resided in White Oak, Gallatin, Illinois, USA.
  • Joseph Hayes Willis married Sarah Willis, and had children including Eddie Willis, Jane Willis, John L Willis, Joseph Willis, Manila Ellen Willis, Martha Willis, Nancey Willis, Rachel Willis, Robbert Willis.
  • Joseph Hayes Willis passed away in 1914 in Walpole, Hamilton County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Willis's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Willis
1830–1914
Birth Place: Posey County, Indiana, United States of America
Parents
Abner Willis
1796–1874
Craven, North Carolina, United States
Nancy (Ann) Hayes
1798–1878
Craven, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Ephraim Willis
1760–1829
Craven, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Willis's Descendants

1.
JW
Joseph (Hayes) Willis (1830–5 August 1914) m. Sarah Willis (Abt 1836–)
  1. 1. Joseph Willis 1872–
  2. 2. Rachel Willis 1867–
  3. 3. John (L.) Willis 1864–
  4. 4. Eddie Willis 1877–
  5. 5. Martha Willis 1870–
  6. 6. Manila (Ellen) Willis 1879–1959 m. William (E) Cotter 1872–1952
    1. 1. Jae (G) Cotter 1912–
    2. 2. Zola (Ruth) Cotter 1917–
    3. 3. Opal (R) Cotter 1914–1988 m. Orbie Jennings 1916–1979
      1. 1. Evelyn (Sue) Merryman 1944–2000
      2. 2. Orbie Jennings 1947–2008
  7. 7. Jane Willis 1856–
  8. 8. Nancey Willis 1859–
  9. 9. Robbert Willis 1861–

Joseph Willis's Timeline

3 Records

1830
1830
Birth of Joseph Hayes Willis in Posey County, Indiana, United States of America
Posey County, Indiana, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 50
Joseph Hayes Willis resided here in White Oak, Gallatin, Illinois, USA
White Oak, Gallatin, Illinois, USA
1914
5 August 1914
Age 84
Death of Joseph Hayes Willis in West Frankfort, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America
West Frankfort, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Posey County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: White Oak, Gallatin, Illinois; Roll: 208; Page: 474C; Enumeration District: 017
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: White Oak, Gallatin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: White Oak, Gallatin, Illinois; Roll: 208; Page: 474C; Enumeration District: 017

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 August 1914
    Event Place: West Frankfort, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Walpole, Hamilton County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE